Welcome Class of 2021
Topics Covered • Graduation Requirements • Minimum Core Curriculum for College Bound Students • Honors Diploma Requirements • Required Courses for 9th graders • Elective Courses for 9th graders • Your Schedule
Your Counselors • Mrs. Linda Kelly A - D • Mr. Chris Peirano E - La • Mrs. Eric Rutter Le - Ri • Mr. Chad Gill Ro - Z
Pickerington High School North Graduation Requirements 20 Total Credits English 4 Credits Social Studies 3 Credits ❧ ❧ American Studies (1 Credit) ❧ Math 4 Credits ❧ World Studies (1 Credit) ❧ Must include 1 credit of ❧ Economics (.50 Credit) ❧ Algebra II or the Equivalent (.50 Credit) ❧ Principles of Democracy of Algebra II Health .50 Credit ❧ Science 3 Credits ❧ Integrated Science 1 Credit ❧ P.E. 9/10 .50 Credit ❧ Biology 1 Credit ❧ Fine Arts 1 Credit ❧ Elective Science 1 Credit ❧ Electives 4 Credits ❧
Pickerington High School North Graduation Requirements In addition to the required graduation credits, students are required to take 8 end-of course exams and achieve one of the following to receive a diploma: Option 1: Earn a cumulative passing score on eight end-of-course exams. ❧ The scores will be set by the State Board of Education. Students must accumulate a minimum of 18 points from scores on their end of course exams to become eligible for a diploma. Option 2: Students earn “remediation-free” scores in English language arts ❧ and mathematics on a nationally recognized college admission exam. Option 3: Earn a State Board of Education-approved, industry recognized ❧ credential or a state-issued license for practice in a career and achieve a score that demonstrates workforce readiness and employability on a job skills assessment.
Class of 2019 and beyond take 8 required end of course exams. English 9 ❧ Biology ❧ English 10 ❧ American History ❧ Algebra 1 ❧ American Government. ❧ Geometry ❧ Each end of course exam will be taken in the late Spring.
Option 1: 18 Graduation Points Performance Level Graduation Points Advanced 5 Accelerated 4 Proficient 3 Basic 2 Limited 1
Option 2: College Readiness Score on a National Admission Test ACT SAT English 18 Critical Reading 450 Math 22 Math 520
Option 3: Certification in a Skill and a Passing Score on WorkKeys Students earn 12 points through a State Board of Education-approved, industry-recognized credential or group of credentials in a single career field and achieve a workforce readiness score on the WorkKeys assessment.
What are colleges looking for? The MINIMUM Core for College Preparation in Ohio ● English - 4 credits ● Math - 4 credits ● Science - 3 credits ● Social Studies - 3 credits ● Foreign Language - 2 credits ● Fine Arts - 1 credit 10 ★ Remember most colleges are looking for you to do more than the minimum requirements.
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Choosing the right classes • Choose classes that you will be successful in but ones that will challenge you. • Make sure you read about the classes you select in the Program of Studies Guide. • Be flexible- you may not be able to take every course you want the first year. • Make sure to choose alternates. Not every class is offered every period and sometimes classes are cancelled. • We are here to explain your options. The final decision is between you and your parents. • Think about your future plans and goals when selecting classes. • Discuss your options with your parents and current teachers.
College Credit Plus (CCP) Opportunities for high school students to earn college credit while still in high school. •Students can take college courses offered at PHS North/PHS Central, courses offered at universities or college campuses in the area, or online college courses. There is no cost for these classes for the student or parent. •Students must qualify for the college course by obtaining a qualifying score on the ACT or ACCUPLACER. The student must apply and be accepted to the partnering college and must follow the college’s procedures for enrollment. These requirements are listed in the Program of Studies Guide. •If you choose to request a College Credit Plus class, you should make sure to choose an alternate course in case you do not meet the college’s criteria for the class.
College Credit Plus - Continued •More information about the College Credit Plus program will be forthcoming at an Information Session that will be held on February 8, 2017 at 7 pm at PHS North Performing Arts Center. •Additional information will also be posted on the school district’s website as it becomes available. College Credit Plus ● Duration of class: One semester classes (half-year) ● Credit awarded: One (1) high school credit ● Weighted credit: 5.0 weighted grading scale ● Exam needed for college credit: No; college course grade earned is transcripted to college ● Cost: None ● Application process: Must apply and be accepted by the college partner and earn qualifying ACT/ACCuplacer score
What about English? English 9 ❧ Honors English 9 (Be aware of ❧ recommended prerequisites) See Program of Studies guide for College ❧ Credit Plus options for English.* * Must having qualifying ACT or ACCUPLACER Score
What Math do I take? Remember - You must have 4 units of math to graduate **If you are questioning what you should choose, please speak with your current Math Teacher. Algebra 1 ❧ • Algebra II C or better in 8th grade Integrated ✓ C- or better average in Geometry, Math also must have passed Algebra Geometry ❧ • Honors Algebra II If you have already taken Algebra I ✓ • B or better is recommended in with a C- or above Honors Geometry or A- or better is recommended in Geometry Honors Geometry ❧ • See Program of Studies ✓ B or better is recommended in Honors Guide for College Credit Algebra I or A- or better in Algebra I Plus Options. * * Must having qualifying ACT or ACCUPLACER Score
What Science class should I begin with? The requirements for incoming freshmen are as follows: Incoming freshmen who took Science 8 are required to take 1 credit of Integrated ❧ Science in the 9 th grade. 205 Integrated Science (Y) ❧ Incoming freshmen who took Integrated Science in the 8th grade will take one of the ❧ following courses: 201 Biology (Y) ❧ 203H Honors Biology (Y) ❧ 212AP AP Biology (Y) ❧ In addition to Biology you may also take (please look at all prerequisites): ❧ Meteorology and Oceanography (S) ❧ See Program of Studies Guide for ❧ College Credit Plus options.* Astronomy (S) ❧ Physics (Y) ❧ Honors Physics (Y) ❧ Chemistry ❧ * Must having qualifying ACT or Compass Score Honors Chemistry (Y) ❧
What about Social Studies? • World History • Honors World History It is recommended you have ✓ a B or better in 8 th grade social studies • See Program of Studies Guide for College Credit Plus options.* * Must having qualifying ACT or ACCUPLACER Score
Physical Education There are 3 options to fulfill your PE requirement: • Take PE during the school year - select one of four semester courses: Lifetime Fitness ✓ Lifetime Sports ✓ Team Sports ✓ Physical Conditioning/Strength Training ✓ • PE Replacement Student must participate in two seasons of athletics (OHSSA ✓ sanctioned sport), marching band or cheerleading. Students that choose this must replace PE with a 1/2 unit course. ✓ Students who choose this option must complete and return an ✓ application for PE replacement to the School Counseling Office. (Form is attached to registration form) • Summer Gym: If available.
Electives to complete your scheduling are available in the following departments English Business Theatre Integrated Technology World Languages Art Science Music Social Studies Service Learning • Consider your class load…don’t do more than you can handle • Be sure to check pre-requisites • What do you enjoy doing? *Please be aware of all prerequisites and what classes you can take as a Freshman. All this information in located in the Program of Studies Guide.
World Language Study • Consider the following: Most colleges recommend at least 2 years of the ▪ same world language ▪ Class Load What sounds interesting to you ▪ To succeed in world language, you have to be ▪ willing to put in the time to study ▪ If you struggle with English…don’t try to tackle a world language
World Languages If successfully completed level 1 of foreign language in 8th grade French 2 ✓ French 1 ✓ German 1 German 2 ✓ ✓ Spanish 1 ✓ Spanish 2 ✓ Spanish 3 ✓ ● See Program of Studies Guide for College Credit Plus options. ● American Sign Language is not available for incoming Freshman
Music Vocal Instrumental 622 Freshman Women 600 – Marching Band • ❧ 616 Freshman Men ❧ • 606 - Concert Band
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